The Office of Recovery Community Affairs (ORCA)

Our goal is to inform people of our Initiatives, Services and Resources that are offered by DMHAS and DMHAS-funded agencies throughout the state.

ORCA endorses the ‘No Wrong Door’ motto for recovery and encourages people to find the pathway(s) that work best for them.

Elsa Ward, MS, CAC, Director, (860) 418-6989, Elsa.Ward@ct.gov

For issues regarding client rights and grievances contact William Pierce, 860-418-6933, william.pierce@ct.gov or go to Client Rights and Grievances.

 

DMHAS ORCA Initiative


Your Voice Matters

Come and share your thoughts and suggestions on Peer Education, Training, and Credentialing. We look forward to hearing from all of you.

 

Peer Recovery Support Listening Sessions

Announcing Listening Session with the DMHAS Office of Recovery Community Affairs


Next Scheduled Listening Session Information Below: 

Thursday, July 31st, 2025 - 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Virtual Session https://tinyurl.com/2vewcz6e

 

SAVE THE DATES - LISTENING SESSIONS

      

*Thursday, August 7th, 2025 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - In-person  Session - UConn Waterbury Campus, RM 333, 99 East Main St, Waterbury, CT

*Monday, August 11th, 2025 - 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - In-person Session - Amplify Training Room, 178 Oakwood Drive, Glastonbury, CT

*Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. - In-Person Session - Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport

 

 

Peer Certification Advisory Committee Meetings - Click date for recording of the meeting 

DMHAS-endorsed Peer Recovery Support training centers:

Monthly Recovery Calendars:

Resources

CT Peer & Family Organizations